Revealed: Rodri exit increasingly likely after confirmed Man City player news
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Credit: Imago Sun 17 May 2026 7:45, UK Manchester City may soon be “resigned” to losing Rodri in the upcoming summer transfer window as talks over his new contract continue to stall.Rodri has one year left on his contract at the Etihad Stadium and has struggled for fitness throughout this season.The Spaniard sparked rumours of a move to Real Madrid in March by admitting that no player in the world would be able to turn down a move to the Bernabeu.Los Blancos are interested in signing him this summer, and as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, the longer his contract talks go on, the more likely he is to leave Man City.Man City’s transfer plans are unlikely to involve selling the 29-year-old, but he looks set to push for a move away if a new deal is not signed. 🔄 Man City Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, elite targets, and contract news from the City Football Group boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Rodri moving closer to Man City departure amid contract hold-upRodri has missed over 80 games for club and country in the last two seasons, leading to doubts around his long-term fitness past 30-years-old.Man City want to accelerate contract talks ahead of the end of this campaign, but it remains to be seen whether he wishes to pen fresh terms.SeasonAppearancesGoal contributionsDays out with injury2025-26 so far3531192024-25402822023-245022N/A2022-235611N/A2021-22469N/A2020-2153722019-2052619Rodri’s season-by-season stats at Man CitySpeaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “Obviously, there will be talk about his future because he is entering the final year of his contract and still there’s been no agreement over a new deal to extend his stay at the Etihad.“Also, during the last international break, Rodri suggested that any player would find it hard to turn down a move to Real Madrid.“Until this contract situation is sorted out at Manchester City, the speculation will continue to ramp up and intensify.”Elliot Anderson is expected to join Man City in midfield rebuildAnderson has emerged as one of the most in-demand midfielders in world football due to his consistently strong performances for Nottingham Forest and England this season.City have registered their interest in his services ahead of the summer, while rivals Man United have also been touted to move for Anderson to replace Casemiro.According to Football Insider’s exclusive sources, Man United believe City will sign Anderson in the coming months due to the huge fee involved in the deal.Anderson could move to the Etihad Stadium as a replacement for Rodri as uncertainty looms over his future.
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